Desktop icons do not work


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 10
       #1

    Desktop icons do not work


    When I click on my desktop icons I get a small square window (by the icon) that I can click and put a check mark in. It does not open the program. In order for me to open program/icon I have to right click the icon and select open from the drop down menu. I can click icons in the lower taskbar and they'll open programs but I'm puzzled on what I've done here.

    Using Windows 10 64 bit OS.

    Help and suggestions are appreciated. What do I need to do to allow me to double click icons in the desktop and open programs?

    Thank you
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  2. Posts : 42,738
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    Hi, I understand that associations for .lnk (shortcuts) may be broken.

    You might try
    Default File Type Associations - Restore in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
    Option 2 and find 'lnk'
    Download and merge the reg file.
    Make sure you follow the instructions under Option 2.

    Otherwise if the problem has occurred recently you may have a system restore point you could use.

    Note: we strongly recommend using disk imaging routinely so you can easily restore your system to a previous working state e.g. Macrium Reflect (free) + its boot medium + external image storage.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 17,661
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    Underachiever said:
    When I click on my desktop icons I get a small square window (by the icon) that I can click and put a check mark in. It does not open the program.
    A single click does exactly that, selects a desktop icon or shortcut. To open a program from desktop icon you need to double click it.
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